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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 388.56 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 388.56 and 226.46 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 388.56 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/388.56 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 388.56 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 87,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,993.30/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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